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Structure of Monocot Embryo

Epiblast pres...

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Epiblast present in certain monocot embryo represents
(a) rudimentary leaves (b) mesocotyl (c) scutellum (d) second cotyledon
The answer for this question is given as (d) but in monocots there is only one cotyledon, then what is second cotyledon?

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Solution

It is a small flap-like outgrowth and is the remains of second cotyledon which is not truly developed. Hence, it is called as second cotyledon.

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